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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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